Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 26 Issue 2 (2005)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76162019-03-21T19:47:44Z2019-03-21T19:47:44ZVerbum, Theologia et Ecclesia. Some hermeneutical reflections and methodological considerations towards an integrated interpretation of the Biblehttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/80902016-04-08T10:58:12Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZVerbum, Theologia et Ecclesia. Some hermeneutical reflections and methodological considerations towards an integrated interpretation of the Bible
This article endeavours to evaluate an integrated understanding and interpretation of the Bible, which simultaneously takes cognisance of the "self-understanding" of the Bible, complies with academic standards, and is helpful to the church in its service to bring the Word of God to the (post)modern world. Therefore a "3-circles-model" has been developed, tested in the classroom and is here presented for discussion and further refinement. In this model the task of biblical exegesis is, in accordance with the three dimensions found in the Bible itself, explained as interpretation of the literary, historical and theological dimensions of the text(s). The three dimensions are hermeneutically and methodologically investigated. Some final considerations are given to the integration of the three dimensions into the whole process of interpreting the Bible.
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZVerseëling met die Heilige Gees as element in die kerklike kategese : basisteoretiese perspektieweVenter, C.J.H. (Casper Jan Hendrik)Van der Merwe, C.N.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80872010-01-27T09:25:21Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZVerseëling met die Heilige Gees as element in die kerklike kategese : basisteoretiese perspektiewe
Venter, C.J.H. (Casper Jan Hendrik); Van der Merwe, C.N.
Too often the emphasis in catechetic instruction falls on objective cognitive content. This aspect of instruction should rather be complemented by ascertaining whether young catechumens subjectively internalise God's salvation and grace and make it their own by living out their confessed faith in concrete deeds of faith. The point of departure in catechetic instruction should be that the sealing of the Spirit is primarily an act of God, guaranteeing catechumens that the Spirit's indwelling presence is a guarantee of an ultimate and final inheritance. This promise and guarantee should be repeatedly communicated in catechetic instruction by inter alia highlighting the embedded and related meanings of the concept "sealing". In addition related concepts complementary to "sealing" should be discussed. The process of instruction should also concentrate on explaining these concepts by applying concrete language and images on the cognitive level of children and young adults.
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZStill "because of the weakness of" some? A descriptive exploration of the Lord's Supper in South Africa, 1948-2002http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80862016-04-08T10:58:25Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZStill "because of the weakness of" some? A descriptive exploration of the Lord's Supper in South Africa, 1948-2002
This article is a preliminary descriptive exploration of the celebration of the Lord's Supper in selected Reformed churches in South Africa over a period of 54 years. Methodologically, it employs a broad anthropological approach towards liturgy, thereby trying to reconstruct parts of the enacted ritual of the Lord's Supper from its historical debris. By making use of the comparative method, significant differences have been highlighted and interpreted. Throughout the article it becomes apparent how this Christian ritual was used to serve various political agendas, how cult and culture influence(d) one another. Finally, some tendencies have been extracted to be used in developing a criterion for the liturgical inculturation of the Lord's Supper as a ritual of reconciliation within the South African context.
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZUnderstanding "sin" in the Johannine epistlesVan der Merwe, D.J.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80852009-01-22T10:45:33Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZUnderstanding "sin" in the Johannine epistles
Van der Merwe, D.J.
The author of the Johannine Epistles has a good deal to say about sin. He abhors sin, seeing it as incompatible with God's character (oJ qeo;" fw`" ejstin, 1:5; [oJ qeo;"] divkaiov" ejstin, 2:29; and oJ qeo;" ajgavph ejstivn, 4:8) and with the status of believers as God's children. In this article attention is given to the following relevant aspects for understanding 'hamartiology' in the Johannine epistles from a 'family perspective': (1) the 'family of God' metaphor is used as the setting in which the author describes his symbolic narrative; (2) a differentiation is made between sin inside and sin outside the family; (3) sin outside the family is also described in terms of reciprocals to emphasize its condemnation; (4) finally, he focuses on the 'forgiveness of sin'. This investigation is done against the socio-religious circumstances of the Johannine community in order to understand the Elder's ethical and doctrinal definitions of sin.
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